NARS Sculpting Multiple Duos

A few weeks ago, NARS launched 3 limited-edition Sculpting Multiple Duos! Available exclusively at Sephora, these dual-ended multipurpose sticks can be applied on the cheeks, eyes and lips. The highlighting shades are meant to illuminate the high points of the face, while the darker colors create subtle definition.

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The cream-to-powder formula is a bit drier than I expected, but I like that it doesn't feel greasy (or sticky) on the skin. Copacabana and Hot Sands are less creamy and blendable than Sidari Beach and Laguna, so I suggest to warm up the product on your fingers.

Also, don't put the stick directly on your face as it can look patchy and won't blend properly, especially if you apply it over foundation! I prefer to apply them with my fingers or with a brush, depending on the shade.

A full size Multiple retails for $49 CAD and you get 14g of product, while these Sculpting Multiple Duos retails for $52 CAD for 13.6g (2 x 6.8g). It's a great way to try more shades for almost the same price!

NARS Sculpting Multiple Duo in Hot Sand / Laguna

NARS Sculpting Multiple Duo in Hot Sand / Laguna

Sculpting Multiple Duo in Hot Sand / Laguna :

Hot Sand is a sheer peachy beige with a luminous finish. This one is for you if you prefer a natural-looking highlight! It will probably be a bit too peachy on very fair skin tones, even if the color is super sheer, but it's super pretty on medium to tan complexions. I love it!

Laguna is a golden bronze with a shimmery, slightly sparkly finish. Unfortunately this shade was too warm-toned for my liking, which surprised me because I love the original Laguna bronzing powder. The color is different, the Multiple is quite golden-bronze compared to the powder. The finish was too sparkly for me too, I prefer a matte or glowy finish.

NARS Sculpting Multiple Duo in Copacabana / Sidari Beach

NARS Sculpting Multiple Duo in Copacabana / Sidari Beach

Sculpting Multiple Duo in Copacabana / Sidari Beach :

Copacabana is a light silvery beige. This shade is very sheer so it doesn't leave a white cast on the skin even on medium to tan skin tones! It has a shimmery and slightly sparkly finish, while Hot Sand (the other duo) is more subtle and not sparkly.

Sidari Beach is a peachy beige with a satin finish. This color is too peachy and too light to be used as a cream contour stick, but it's a very pretty blush! I like to apply it with a with a flat top buffing foundation brush (such as It Cosmetics brush #6).

This duo works best for light to medium skin tones, as Sidari Beach won't show up on darker skin.

The NARS Sculpting Multiple Duos retail for $52 CAD for 13.6g (2 x 6.8g).

(I received these products in order to evaluate them and give my opinion, but rest assured that my comments are always honest and impartial.)